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Heated Carbon Fiber Outerwear

The 'HOMI' Jacket Offers On-Demand Heating

— December 7, 2019 — Fashion
The 'HOMI' jacket is a lightweight adventure garment that will provide optimized comfort for wearers who spend long periods of time in the field during harsh weather. The jacket is crafted with Japanese carbon fiber that has 95% energy conversion efficiency which is further enhanced with 3M Thinsulate technology to ensure optimized insulation against the elements.

The outerwear style boasts four heating pads that can be repositioned if required to provide soothing heat at the touch of a button on intensely cold days or if conditions change. The 'HOMI' jacket is also outfitted with a built-in face mask that will keep the lower part of the face insulated from the elements. Users can seamlessly activate the heating functionality from the outside of the garment thanks to a built-in button on the chest.
Trend Themes
1. Heated Outerwear - The integration of advanced heating pads and insulation technology in outerwear presents an opportunity for innovation in the cold weather clothing industry.
2. Carbon Fiber Apparel - The use of carbon fiber in clothing provides durability, flexibility, and energy efficiency, which can pave the way for new applications in performance clothing.
3. Smart Garments - The incorporation of electronic components and sensors in clothing can create new possibilities for personalized and responsive clothing solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Apparel - The 'HOMI' jacket targets the outdoor apparel industry as a solution for adventurers who need to stay warm in extreme weather conditions and opens opportunities for similar products.
2. Material Science and Engineering - The integration of Japanese carbon fiber and 3M Thinsulate technology in the 'HOMI' jacket highlights the importance of material science and engineering for developing innovative clothing solutions.
3. Consumer Electronics - The use of electronic components in smart garments like the 'HOMI' jacket demonstrates a convergence of the clothing and consumer electronics industries, posing new opportunities for technological advancements in wearable technology.
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